“They were originally approached to do the main Olympics but turned it down for the Paralympics.

“They may only be getting paid a £1 to perform but they will make a fortune in royalties as their music flies up the charts afterwards.”

To honour the occasion the iconic band will also change the lyrics of hit single Paradise and change them to “Paralympics”. I’m told a megastar male solo singer has also been signed up but even my showbiz hounds haven’t been able to sniff that one out yet.